In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, earth, spice, iron

Palate: black fruit, mineral, graphite, truffle

A structured, dark-fruited Bonnes-Mares with earth, spice and firm tannins.

What it pairs with

  • Roast venison with cassis jus
    Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
  • Boeuf bourguignon
    Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.
  • Epoisses de Bourgogne
    The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.

History

Bonnes-Mares is one of Vougeraie's flagship Cote de Nuits grand crus.

  1. 1999 — Domaine assembled

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Vougeraie
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Chambolle-Musigny, AOC)
Oak
Around 18 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 250 to 600 at retail
Drinking window
12-30 from vintage
First vintage
1999

Scores

  • Burghound 92 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body grand cru high acid iconic mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with game pairs with mushroom pairs with red meat pinot noir price luxury still red
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